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You are in for some real trouble. You may need an attorney both in CA and VA, but start in CA. BTW, the reason you're in this mess is because the mother -- whoever she is -- applied for AFDC in CA and the county made her list someone as the father: no father named, no AFDC.

Go to Martindale Hubble, I think they're on the web, and look for a firm specializing in family law in the CA county where all this started. If you can't find Martindale Hubble, then try a CA Yellow Pages. Interview as many attorneys on the telephone as you can until you find one or two that can answer your questions directly and without BS; you can assume these are probably competent and efficient. You will want to set up a paternity hearing in CA where you can have your non-faterhood proven by a blood/dna test. Forget about recovering your attorney's fees, it anin't never gonna happen.

One last word: Good Luck!